Lee Nak-yeon: "If Dokdo Marked on Tokyo Olympic Map Is Not Removed, We Will Boycott"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] On the 27th, Lee Nak-yeon, former leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, demanded the immediate removal of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee's map on its official website that marked Dokdo as Japanese territory.

On the same day, Lee said on Facebook, "Our government requested the deletion of Dokdo marked on the Tokyo Olympic map, but Japan is ignoring it," and pointed out that "this is unacceptable."

Lee Nak-yeon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the "COVID-19 Small Business Crisis and Solutions Forum" held at the Irum Center in Yeouido, Seoul on the 24th, delivering a congratulatory speech. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

He emphasized, "Dokdo is our land and is the territory of the Republic of Korea historically, geographically, and under international law," adding, "Since the Republic of Korea has exercised effective control from the past to the present, it is an undeniable truth that cannot be a matter of dispute."

He stated, "Japan's behavior goes against the Olympic spirit that pursues human harmony," and "we demand swift and decisive action from the International Olympic Committee."

He continued, "If Japan refuses until the end, the government must firmly respond by mobilizing all possible means, including an Olympic boycott," and declared, "We will do everything possible to protect our sovereignty over Dokdo."

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